Skills Hub Coordinator - Ghana (2 positions)
The incumbent will support the direct and indirect delivery of skills hub projects work in Ghana. To support a network of internal and external service providers and partners to meet the British Council’s objectives and targets with respect to project outcomes, quality of delivery, income and customer satisfaction.
Details
| Location | Accra, Ghana |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year fixed term ( with the possibility of extension) |
| Closing date | Tuesday 08 March 2016 |
Role overview
Main Duties
Project Planning and Coordination:
• To provide initiative for projects/products and organise project activities including skills development training, corporate training, and all related activities to a high standard and within deadline.
• Responsible for recruitment of trainees , shortlisting and scheduling of training sessions
• To co-ordinate all logistics related to the project delivery on travels, training, consultant engagement, recruitment of beneficiaries and trainers
• To ensure compliance with corporate standards in all project activities
• To be responsible for identification, procuring and co-ordinating of internal and external resources for all projects and products in the skills hub
• To identify and report all risk surrounding the delivery of the project
• To identify and advise on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all project delivery and complete appropriate documentation in conformity with EDI procedure
• To provide support to the business development team by scheduling meetings and following up
• Responsible for gathering relevant data to inform candidates selection for internship and job placement opportunities
• Responsible for organising events to ensure continuous engagement of alumni group of projects in the skills hub
Line Management:
• Line management role the Project Assistant/National Service and ensure effective performance management of line managee
Procurement and Financial administration:
To ensure supplier and procurement standards are maintained in all transactions and project activity.
• To provide financial support to the project manager, including raising of purchase orders, getting quotes from suppliers, tracking payments to British Council corporate financial standards.
• To facilitate and follow up on all payments in relation to events organised and training deliveredTo assist with the preparation of financial reports To provide support in ensuring accurate budget and cash forecasts for projects and other skills hub related project
Marketing and Communications:
• To ensure that projects are marketed to the highest standards in print (press, publications), digitally (websites, social media, TV, radio) and at events (conferences, workshops, meetings).
• To ensure that project documentation, agenda and correspondence are captured and stored safely.
• To develop and manage a comprehensive customer/stakeholder database for all projects
Scorecard, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Responsible for the administration and analysing of scorecard data for projects
• Effectively monitor, track and evaluate project impact and successes across all skills hub projects
• Responsible for compiling first level report on all project outcomes for submission to the project manager
Other administrative work: As required and delegated by the team members.
Special requirements for the job
Some evening and weekend work is required
Skills and Qualifications
Experience of organising projects or events
Experience of basic financial administration
Degree from a recognised University